inward
gb/ˈɪnwɚd/ us/ˈɪnwɚd/
B1
英语
~ 4400
义项
0 个义项
adverb
B1
relation
1
Toward the inside or center
Moving toward the inside of a place or object.
用法模式：
to move [something/someone] inward
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'inward' with 'indoors'. 'Inward' describes direction toward the inside, while 'indoors' means being inside a building.
近义词
inside (Often used interchangeably, but 'inside' can also refer to location rather than direction.)
反义词
outward ('Outward' means moving toward the outside or away from the center.)
搭配
turn inward
|move inward
|face inward
|push inward
主题
space
|movement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She stepped inward to avoid the closing door.
- The crowd slowly moved inward toward the stage.
- He turned inward and walked into the room.
- Push the lever inward to lock it.
- They leaned inward to hear each other better.
学习者例句
- He walked inward into the house.
- She moved inward to the middle of the room.
- They turned inward to face the table.
- Push inward to close the drawer.
- The chairs were moved inward for more space.
adjective
B2
property
2
Facing or directed toward the inside
On or facing the inside part of something.
用法模式：
[adjective] side facing inward
近义词
interior ('Interior' is more formal and often used for spaces or design.)
反义词
outward ('Outward' describes a position or direction facing outside.)
搭配
inward side
|inward surface
|inward flow
主题
space
|objects
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The doors have an inward opening mechanism.
- She admired the inward curve of the sculpture.
- The building's inward-facing windows create privacy.
学习者例句
- The car has an inward door lock.
- The wall has an inward bend.
- The house has an inward-facing window.
adjective
B2
property
3
Directed toward one's own mind or feelings
Thinking about your own feelings and thoughts instead of things around you.
用法模式：
[someone] is inward
近义词
introspective ('Introspective' is more formal and academic.)
反义词
outgoing ('Outgoing' refers to being socially active and focused on others.)
搭配
inward focus
|inward reflection
|inward journey
主题
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
例句
- His inward nature made him seem quiet at parties.
- She spent an inward afternoon reflecting on her choices.
- He took an inward look at his motivations.
学习者例句
- He is an inward person who likes to read alone.
- She feels inward today and does not want to talk.
- I had an inward day and stayed home.
adverb
property
4
Toward one's own mind or feelings
(Thinking) about yourself instead of other things.
用法模式：
[someone] turns inward
主题
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
语法
词典原形
inward
IPA
GB/ˈɪnwɚd/
US/ˈɪnwɚd/
音节与重音
in - ward （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: inward
词族
Core family
inwardly
adverb
Related words
相关表达
look inward
1/lˈʊk ˈɪnwɚd/
fixed phrase
To examine your own thoughts and feelings
To think carefully about your own mind and reasons for doing things.
例句
- The team needs to look inward to solve its problems.
- He looked inward for strength during the crisis.
turn inward
1/tˈɚn ˈɪnwɚd/
fixed phrase
To focus on oneself mentally or emotionally
To think about your own feelings instead of things outside you.
例句
- After the loss, he began to turn inward and reflect.
- During stressful times, she tends to turn inward.